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This moody home gym has a ton of equipment, but lacks personality

grayscale photo of black adjustable dumbbell

At Connect the Watts, we love looking at home gyms and seeing what types of equipment and design choices people make to optimize their space – it offers us a glimpse into the lives of other fitness-minded people. Today’s at-home gym setup offers plenty of five-star equipment, including a Peloton Bike and an Assault Fitness AssaultBike, but with the exception of the dumbbells, there is no color to be seen anywhere. Head below to learn more.

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This at-home gym setup makes the absolute most of a small space

person holding black barbell

A lot of the home gyms we have been critiquing, reviewing, and loving here at Connect the Watts have been in spaces much larger than the home gym we are looking at today. While setting up a home gym in a larger space has its challenges, being intentional with equipment and design choices in a smaller space for an at-home gym setup is equally challenging. Head below for more details.

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Check out this minimalist home gym featuring calm, natural light, and essential equipment

woman in black tank top and black leggings doing yoga

Here at Connect the Watts we love scoping out home gyms online and seeing the interesting touches, designs, and equipment that people choose to incorporate into their at-home gyms. Today’s home gym setup features a lot of space that is heavy on neutral colors, light on the equipment, and has both low light and natural light. Head below to learn more.

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We love this sleek, futuristic at-home gym setup

person lifting barbell

At Connect the Watts, we prioritize exercise and physical fitness, and we love looking at home gyms to review for our readers. The next installment in our home gym series comes from a company called NYMRA Studios, an architecture and design firm based in India.

With chrome hardware and subtle color pops, this home gym space has everything you need to get (or stay) in shape.

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Hula hoops circle back into the world of fitness

a woman in tank top using a hula hoop

Something I’ve noticed lately on my social media algorithms is people embracing hula hoops as a means of working out, or at least as a part of their workout routines. I love a hula hoop and am all for embracing any kind of exercise that brings people joy. Hula hoops are making a comeback, and I can’t wait to get my hands on one – just like the good ‘ol days.

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This minimalist at-home gym blends calming colors and natural light

woman stretching on ground

At Connect the Watts, we are always putting exercise, physical fitness, and wellness at the forefront, and we love seeing the at-home gym spaces in which people workout. Today’s setup is brought to us by ZNSO Architecture, an architect consultant based in Kuwait. This at-home gym focuses on a soft color palette, a greenery wall, and tons of natural light. Head below for more details.

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This home gym setup will motivate you to train for your first competition

six assorted weight plates

Because we at Connect the Watts value exercise, physical fitness, and health, we love seeing home gyms that inspire people to want to work toward their personal fitness goals. Mai Saad, an Interior Designer based in Egypt, has created a state-of-the-art home gym that would motivate anyone, no matter how little they may want to exercise. Head below for more details.

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Sennheiser’s new earbuds sync with Apple Health, Garmin, Peloton, more

At the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2024, Sennheiser unveiled three new pairs of headphones – including the Momentum Sport – which can help track your fitness while you listen to music across multiple health platforms. Keep reading below the fold to learn more about Sennheiser’s Momentum Sport headphones.

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This home gym is functional and elegant, but is it worth it?

Gym equipment floor

Here at Connect the Watts, exercise and wellness are two of our favorite things, and we love seeing the spaces in which people work out. When creating a home gym setup, you don’t need much – you could truly get away with just a couple of free weights and a resistance band and have yourself a hell of a workout.

Today, we’re going to look at a simple yet functional home gym highlighted by The Gaigowski Group, a mother/daughter realtor team based out of Minnesota.

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Peloton’s Tread+ rear guard install instructions rolling out

Peloton has not had an easy go of its Tread+, the treadmill that was recalled after hundreds of incident reports, including the death of a child. The primary issue was that pets and people were being sucked underneath the Tread; the fix was approved by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, and how to install it is now rolling out to some Tread+ members. Head below for details.

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Hands-on with the WELLFIT Incline Walking Pad: A no-frills experience

WELLFIT, creator of various walking pads and treadmills, delivers a no-frills work-from-home experience with its folding incline walking pad. If you need something that’s easy to set up and you don’t care that it’s not the sleekest walking pad on the market, this is an ideal walking pad for you. Head below the fold to learn more.

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